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I concur

Well, since I kinda started this whole friendly reticle argument I figure I should offer up some pictures. Please forgive the crappy pics, I'm no photographer, especially at 1 AM after a few drinks.

First is the Swarovski 2.5-10x56 #4:

2.5X:


10X:


Meopta 3-12x56 #4:

3X:


12X:


Leupold Vari-XIII 1.75-6x32 Heavy Duplex at 4x (looks the same at all magnifications):

The only adavantage you will have over other scopes with a 56mm obj. is if you turn it down to 8x. All else being equal it may have a small advantage over a 50mm obj. set at 7x or a 42mm obj, set at 6x.

It comes down to what works for you. I only use 42mm obj. lens scopes to lower the (small) centre of gravity. If I shot from a stand or from a truck it wouldn't make so much of a difference.

If I need max light transmission I turn it down to 6x..

I've used them for years without any problems at all.Excellant early morning and late evening clarity and contrast.

Great pictures thanks for posting them..

im in Raymond area. u?

Definitely can see the advantage if using higher powers, but at the bottom end I think I would prefer the Leupold HD.

My best scope now is my Leupold VX III 1.75-6x32 HEAVY DUPLEX
that Sits on my WBY UL WT 30-06.
Crow Hunter wanna sell that VARI X III 1.75-6x32 HD?
It would work well on my Ruger RSI 77 7mm-08
AMRA

My comparisons definitely DO NOT agree with this, AT ALL. If someone wants to see the numbers let me know. A private message works.

Near Meridian

I own a Meopta with a number 4 reticle. I think the inside section of reticle is actually too thin. The outside bars are bold, but the center section is like looking at fishing line. You can lose the bullseye in a dark background.

yea ive heard that as well. the one im lookn at tho has the red dot in the middle

A 56mm scope will let you see at 56 yards exactly what a 50mm scope will let you see at 50 yards and exactly what a 42mm scope will let you see at 42 yards, all else being equal scope wise. Any other way to compare different size scopes is subjective to ones eyeballs, light conditions, etc

The above is half the picture. The other half is the reticle�

If one can hunt all night long with a 56mm scope, I would guess he can hunt all night long with an equal quality 50mm scope, he just needs to get 1/10 of the way closer.

Aic

Do any of you have experience on the Weaver 8x56mm?

Based on side by side comparison I find this impossible to agree with.

Has anyone looked at the Victory 3-12x56 HT? Any comments on how it compares to the Diavari?